Photography and Darkness: Create Cinematic Portraits

Hypnotic red neon, blurry motel lights, mysterious faces in the dark… The intimate quality of the night is conducive to wandering, introspection, and photography. The universe of photographer Louis Dazy gives pride of place to nocturnal urban atmospheres, with an undeniable cinematic influence from the likes of David Lynch and Nicolas Winding Refn.

In this online course, learn how to create low-light portraits with a dramatic look. Louis gives you his tips for shooting, managing light sources, and editing in Lightroom. Awaken your inner night owl and go hunting for mystical, sensual shots to honor the seventh art!

Begin the course by getting to know Louis Dazy and more about his journey through the photography world. He talks about music, cinema, and photographers he admires.

Next, get into the theoretical part of the course. Louis explains the concept of cinematic photography, intrinsically linked to the seventh art. He also talks about color theory and the image in nighttime contexts.

Time to put it all into practice! Start by discovering Louis’ creative process and the importance he places on art direction, before moving on to shooting. The photographer teaches you which equipment is best suited for dark environments, which light sources to use, and how to effectively relate to the model.

Once your shots are taken, all you have to do is edit them. Discover all the features in Lightroom to refine your images and work on the composition, grain, and defects. All that’s left now is to export and share your shots!